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Mar. 3, 2015  Adults over the age of 30 only catch flu about twice a decade, a new study suggests. So, while it may feel like more, flu-like illness can be caused by many pathogens, making it difficult to assess ... full story

Mar. 3, 2015  Most people consume more salt than they need and therefore have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the two leading causes of death worldwide. But a new study reveals that dietary ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Scientists who have discovered the mechanism of a protein that suppresses inflammation in the body, say the information could potentially be used to develop new drugs to control inflammation. The ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  The cascade of events leading to bacterial infection and the immune response is mostly understood. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the immune response to the bacteria that causes ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Highlighting a potential target in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests that triggering a protein found on the surface of brain cells may help ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  A newly characterized group of pharmacological compounds block both the inflammation and nerve cell damage seen in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, according to a study. Multiple sclerosis is a ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Scientists have developed a new test that can predict the survival chances of women with breast cancer by analyzing images of 'hotspots' where there has been a fierce immune reaction to a tumor. ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  Genomics researchers analyzing common variable immunodeficiency disease (CVID) in children have discovered links to a gene crucial to the body's defense against infections. The finding may represent ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  A three-character code brings relief to patients with psoriasis and sheds light on complex immunoregulation processes: IL-4, an abbreviation for the endogenous signaling molecule Interleukin 4. The ... full story

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Injectable 3D Cell Factories to Fight Cancer in the Body

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Feb. 3, 2015)  Researchers at Harvard University and the Wyss Institute are developing an injectable biomaterial that forms a tiny scaffold in the body which can be used to re-program cells and trigger an immune response to fight cancer and infectious diseases. Ben Gruber Reports.
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Virtual Reality Therapy Uses Avatars to Teach Self-Compassion

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Jan. 6, 2015)  Researchers say self-compassion can be taught using avatars in an immersive virtual reality, with their trials showing reduced self-criticism and increased self-compassion in participants. The scientists behind the study are now investigating the longevity of the therapy and say it could be applied to treat a range of clinical conditions. Matthew Stock reports.
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The Best Foods to Avoid Getting Sick

Buzz60 (Oct. 31, 2014)  With temps fluctuating, it looks like it&apos;s officially cold season, but there are a few foods that can help you fight back, and boost your immunity! Krystin Goodwin (@krystingoodwin) has a few of the best foods to battle getting sick!
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All Immune System News

Mar. 3, 2015  Adults over the age of 30 only catch flu about twice a decade, a new study suggests. So, while it may feel like more, flu-like illness can be caused by many pathogens, making it difficult to assess ... full story

Mar. 3, 2015  Most people consume more salt than they need and therefore have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the two leading causes of death worldwide. But a new study reveals that dietary ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Scientists who have discovered the mechanism of a protein that suppresses inflammation in the body, say the information could potentially be used to develop new drugs to control inflammation. The ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  An investigation shows how the altered metabolism of gut microbiota contributes to worsen health in HIV-infected patients. The study was conducted with a cohort of HIV-infected patients with a ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  The cascade of events leading to bacterial infection and the immune response is mostly understood. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the immune response to the bacteria that causes ... full story

Mar. 2, 2015  Highlighting a potential target in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests that triggering a protein found on the surface of brain cells may help ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  A newly characterized group of pharmacological compounds block both the inflammation and nerve cell damage seen in mouse models of multiple sclerosis, according to a study. Multiple sclerosis is a ... full story

Feb. 27, 2015  Scientists have developed a new test that can predict the survival chances of women with breast cancer by analyzing images of 'hotspots' where there has been a fierce immune reaction to a ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  Genomics researchers analyzing common variable immunodeficiency disease (CVID) in children have discovered links to a gene crucial to the body's defense against infections. The finding may ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  A three-character code brings relief to patients with psoriasis and sheds light on complex immunoregulation processes: IL-4, an abbreviation for the endogenous signaling molecule Interleukin 4. The ... full story

Feb. 26, 2015  It is possible to predict the development of type 1 diabetes, new research indicates. By measuring the presence of autoantibodies in the blood, it is possible to detect whether the immune system has ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  Tumor cells require high levels of glucose to multiply. This, in turn, creates more lactic acid, a byproduct that negatively affects the body’s immune response thereby reducing the effectiveness of ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015  Up to one million people, mostly pregnant woman and young children, are killed each year by the <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> parasite, which causes the most devastating form of human ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015  A clinical trial using T-cell therapy that uses the patients' own immune cells to hunt down cancer cells is now being offered at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's ... full story

Feb. 23, 2015  The inflammatory molecule LTB4 promotes insulin resistance, a first step in developing type 2 diabetes, researchers have discovered. What's more, the team found that genetically removing the ... full story

Feb. 20, 2015  Bacteria may not have brains, but they do have memories, at least when it comes to viruses that attack them. Many bacteria have a molecular immune system which allows these microbes to capture and ... full story

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